Where does “fairness” come from?
Fairness derives from Old English fæġernes, a formation in Old English from the adjective meaning "beautiful" or "pleasing."
fairness (English): The property of being fair or equitable; The...
Definitions
- The property of being fair or equitable; The...
Ancestry of “fairness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | fairness | — |
| 2 | Old English | fæġernes | fairness; beauty; pleasantness |